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SK7
Differences
between first, second and third mandibular molar
first
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Wider root spread, shorter trunk
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second
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Less root spread, longer trunk
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third
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The roots of third molars are, on average, shorter than the roots of the first or second molars.
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between first, second and third maxillary molar
Second molar
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The roots of this tooth are as long as, if not somewhat longer than, those of the first molar
The distobuccal cusp is not as large or as well developed, and the distolingual cusp is smaller.
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Third molar
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Occlusal surfaces of third molars are quite wrinkled due to numerous supplemental grooves and ridges
Third molar roots are short (with small root-to-crown ratio) compared to first and second molars in the same mouth
First molar
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The roots more spread out, have shorter trunk
Roots with less distal bend
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General
Function of Molar
These teeth support the mandibular molars in mastication and comminution of food by performing the majority of the work.
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Definition of Molar
Molar tooth is one of twelve teeth in humans, three on each side of the upper and lower jaws, with a broad biting surface suitable for grinding.
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Maxillary
2nd molar
mesial
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As compared to the 1st maxillary molar, the crown length is less
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The roots do not spread as far buccolingually but are within the confines of the buccolingual crown outline.
Disttal
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Due to the smaller distobuccal cusp than in the first molar, the mesiobuccal cusp may be seen from this angle
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Lingual
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Through the sulcus between the mesiolingual and distolingual cusps, the distobuccal cusp may be observed
Between the cusps, there's a lingual developmental groove
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Buccal
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As compared to the maxillary 1st molar, the crown of the maxillary 2nd molar is slightly shorter cervico-occlusally and narrower mesiodistally
The roots are close together and inclined distally more than those of the maxillary first molar so that the end of the distobuccal root is slightly distal to the distal extremity of the crown.
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Two buccal cusps are prominently visible, but the mesiolingual cusp tip may also be visible because it is longer than the buccal cusps
3rd molar
Mesial
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From the mesial aspect, the main feature is the taper to the fused roots and a bifurcation, usually in the region of the apical third.
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Both the crown and the root portions tend to be less developed, with irregular outlines.
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Distal
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From the distal aspect, most of the buccal surface of the crown is in view.
Because of the more acute angulation of the occlusal surface in relation to the long axis of the root, more of the occlusal surface may be seen than can be seen on the second molar.
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Lingual
As only one large lingual cusp is present, no lingual groove is evident.
However, often a third molar with the same essential features has a poorly developed distolingual cusp with a developmental groove lingually.
Occlusal
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Little or no distolingual cusp is evident (which gives a semicircular outline to the tooth from one contact area to the other).
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Buccal
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Crown of the third molar is shorter cervico-occlusally and narrower mesiodistally than that of the second molar.
The roots are usually fused, performing as one large root, and they are shorter cervicoapically.
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Roots have a distinct slant to the distal, giving the apices of the fused root a more distal relation to the center of the crown.
1st molar
Distal
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cervical line buccally, the outline of the crown makes a short arc buccally to its crest of curvature within the cervical third of the crown.
The outline then becomes slightly convex as it progresses downward and inward to circumscribe the mesiobuccal cusp, ending at the tip of the cusp well within projected outlines of the root base.
The lingual outline of the crown curves outward and lingually approximately to the same extent as on the buccal side.
tooth is posed so that the line of vision is at right angles to the mesial contact area, the only cusps in sight are the mesiobuccal, the mesiolingual, and the fifth cusps.
Mesial
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the tendency of the crown to taper distally on the buccal surface, most of the buccal surface of the crown may be seen in perspective from the distal aspect.
The distal marginal ridge dips sharply in a cervical direc- tion, exposing triangular ridges on the distal portion of the occlusal surface of the crown.
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Lingual
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The lingual cusps are the only ones to be seen from the lingual aspect. The mesiolingual cusp is much larger, and before occlusal wear, it is always the longest cusp the tooth possesses.
The distolingual cusp is so spheroidal and smooth that it is difficult to describe any angulation on the mesial and distal slopes.
The lingual developmental groove starts approximately in the center of the lingual surface mesiodistally, curves sharply to the distal as it crosses between the cusps, and continues on to the occlusal surface.
occlusal
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The maxillary molar primary cusp triangle is a triangular arrangement of the three essential molar cusps. All maxillary molars have a distinctive triangular figure formed by tracing the cusp outlines of these cusps, the mesial marginal ridge, and the oblique ridge of the occlusal surface.
The occlusal surface, also known as the occlusal table, of the maxillary first molar is enclosed by the cusp ridges and marginal ridges.
Buccal
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The crown is approximately trapezoidal, with uneven sides represented by the cervical and occlusal contours.
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The distal side of the crown can be seen in perspective when the buccal aspect of this tooth is viewed with the line of vision at right angles to the buccal developmental groove of the crown, which is achievable due to the obtuse character of the distobuccal line angle.
Mandibular
2nd molar
Mesial
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The cervical ridge buccally on the crown portion is less pronounced, and the occlusal surface may be more constricted buccolingually
The cervical line shows less curvature, being straight and regular in outline buccolingually.
Distal
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The second molar is similar in form to the first molar except for the absence of a distal cusp and a distobuccal groove
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Lingual
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The crown and root converge slightly lingually, thus the mesial and distal surfaces are covered from this perspective
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They are slightly lower in level than those of the first molar, especially in the distal portion.
Occlusal
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The cusp slopes are not as smooth as in the first molars, they are roughly rectangular in shape
The buccal and lingual developmental grooves meet the central developmental groove at right angles at the central pit on the occlusal surface.
Buccal
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Only one developmental groove can be found: the buccal developing groove - acts as a mesiobuccal & distobuccal demarcation line
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May have shorter roots than first molar, but differ significantly in this, as well as in their overall growth
3rd molar
Mesial
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Except for the size, this tooth resembles the mandibular second molar from the mesial perspective.
In most cases, the cervical ridge on the crown section is less developed buccolingually
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The cervical line is straight and regular in contour buccolingually, with little curvature.
Distal
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With the exception of size, the distal region of this tooth has a similar anatomical appearance to the second molar.
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On the crown part, the distal cusp is in the foreground and buccolingually positioned a little buccal to the center, with the distal contact region visible on its distal contour.
The contact area is located directly below the distal cusp ridge of the distal cusp and at a little higher height above the cervical line.
The marginal ridge is made up of the distal cusp ridge and the distolingual cusp ridge of the distolingual cusp, and it is short.
Lingual
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Observes the buccal aspect in the same way, except for size and root development, it resembles the second molar in form when fully developed.
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The crest of the contour mesially and distally is about half the distance between the cervical line and the tips of the cusps.
Occlusal
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Occlusally and buccally, no distobuccal developmental groove is visible.
At the central pit on the occlusal surface, the buccal and lingual developmental grooves meet the central developmental groove at right angles.
Many additional grooves emanating from the developing grooves roughen the cusp slopes on the occlusal surface, making them less smooth.
Buccal
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The crest of the contour mesially and distally is about half the distance between the cervical line and the tips of the cusps.
It's a four-cusp type, which means it is smaller and only has two buccal cusps from this angle.
Two roots, one mesial and one distal, are found on the average third molar.
1st molar
Mesial
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The crown from the mesial or distal aspect is roughly rhomboidal, and the entire crown has a lingual tilt in relation to the root axis with the surface of the crown is convex and smooth over the mesial contours of the mesiolingual and mesiobuccal lobes.
Two cusps and one root only are to be seen: the mesiobuccal and mesiolingual cusps and the mesial root
The buccolingual measurement of the crown is greater at the mesial portion than it is at the distal portion. The buccolingual measurement of the mesial root is also greater than the same measurement of the distal root.
Distal
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More of the tooth is seen from the distal aspect, because the crown is shorter distally than mesially and the buccal and lingual surfaces of the crown converge distally
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The distal cusp is in the foreground on the crown portion. The distal cusp is placed a little buccal to the center buccolingually, with the distal contact area appearing on its distal contour.
The distal contact area is placed just below the distal cusp ridge of the distal cusp and at a slightly higher level above the cervical line than was found mesially compared with the location of the mesial contact area.
Lingual
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The surface of the crown lingually is smooth and sphe- roidal on each of the lingual lobes. The surface is concave at the side of the lingual groove above the center of the crown lingually.
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The two lingual cusps are pointed, and the cusp ridges are high enough to hide the two buccal cusps from view.
The mesiolingual cusp is the widest mesiodistally, with its cusp tip somewhat higher than the distolingual cusp.
Occlusal
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The crown measurement is 1 mm or more greater mesiodistally than buccolingually. It must be remembered that the opposite arrangement is true of the maxillary first molar.
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Also, the measurement of the crown at the contact areas, which includes the two buccal cusps and the distal cusp, is greater than the mesio- distal measurement of the two lingual cusps.
In other words, the crown converges lingually from the contact areas. This convergence varies in individual specimens
Buccal
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The crown is roughly trapezoidal, with cervical and occlusal out- lines representing the uneven sides of the trapezoid.
The surface of the buccal portion of the crown is smoothly convex at the cusp portions with developmental grooves between the cusps.
If this tooth is posed vertically, all five of its cusps are in view.
The two buccal cusps and the buccal portion of the distal cusp are in the foreground, with the tips of the lingual cusps in the background. The lingual cusps may be seen because they are higher than the others.